Students will learn how dairy farmers care for their cows, make their own butter or ice cream, and learn why dairy products are important in a healthy diet.
From Moo to You lesson plan (butter)
From Moo to You lesson plan (ice cream)
How to Make a Little Bit of Butter/Butter-Making Song
Supplemental Resources
Background Information
- Dairy Ag Mag – request a classroom set from DeKalb County Farm Bureau
- Nutrition Ag Mag – request a classroom set
- Udderly Amazing Dairy Facts – dairy farm and food fun facts
- Think Your Drink – compare the nutrient content of milk and other beverages
- Milk’s Unique Nutrient Package – overview of the nine essential nutrients in milk
Worksheets
- Dairy Farm to Dairy Food – crossword puzzle
Resource Kits (available from DeKalb County Farm Bureau)
- Dairy Cow Capers AgriLearning Kit – books & resources on dairy farming, nutrition
- Food & Nutrition: Primary Literacy Kit – explore a wealth of books & videos
- Nutrition Bracelets Kit – make bead bracelets representing daily food group servings
- MyPlate Pocket Chart – sort food picture cards onto large MyPlate chart
- Food Models & Lessons – 200 life-size food photos and lesson ideas
- Fun with Food & Nutrition – engaging food activities including The Farmer Grows a Rainbow lessons and P.E. activities
Lessons & Activities online
- Moo Masks – make a fun mask with an ear tag ID
- IAITC Nutrition Lessons – activities to complement the Nutrition Ag Mag
Books in your school library (titles donated to elementary school libraries in DeKalb County)
- Cow by Jules Older
- Life on a Dairy Farm by Judy Wolfman
- Cows by Sara Swan Miller
- Raising Cows on the Koebel’s Farm by Alice K. Flanagan
- Dairy Cows: Keeping Wisconsin Green (DVD) by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board
- Clarabelle: Making Milk and So Much More by Cris Peterson
